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      • 1. Understanding risks, vulnerabilities & impacts
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15 policy recommendations for the climate-health nexus

The topic of health, both mental and physical, is taking an increasing amount of space in climate change discussions and negotiations. According to the World Health Organization, climate-related health damages are estimated to cost up to USD 4 billion by 2030, with outsize impacts on
January 02, 2024
by UNU- MERIT
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climate change
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UNU-EHS article explores the 2021 flood response for critical infrastructures in Germany

Insights from a recent study examining the German 2021 flood response show that critical infrastructures, their interdependencies and collaborative processes need a stronger consideration in preparedness planning. The research article ‘Collaboration is key: Exploring the 2021 fl
July 17, 2023
by UNU-EHS
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climate change, Floods
© Sem van der Wal / ANP / AFP

New UNU report highlights lessons for building climate resilience based on experiences from the 2021 floods in Western Europe

Climate change has increased the frequency and intensity of floods across the globe. As recent severe events in Italy, Brazil, Croatia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Indonesia, Malawi, the Philippines, Somalia and Western Australia have shown, floods affect nature and society, lea
May 24, 2023
by UNU-EHS
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climate change, Floods

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